What is backward scheduling in SAP SCM-APO-SNP - Supply Network Planning (SNP)?

SAP Term: backward scheduling

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: Scheduling direction within capacity planning where the orders are moved from the availability date into the past until today's date at the latest, minus the defined horizons.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Backward scheduling is a planning technique used in Supply Network Planning (SNP) of SAP. It is used to determine the delivery date of a product based on the required delivery date. It works by calculating the necessary production and delivery times for each component of the product, starting from the required delivery date and working backwards. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Backward scheduling can be used to plan production and delivery times for a product. To do this, the user must first enter the required delivery date for the product. Then, they must enter the production and delivery times for each component of the product, starting from the required delivery date and working backwards. The system will then calculate the necessary production and delivery times for each component of the product, based on the required delivery date. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using backward scheduling, it is important to ensure that all components of the product have been accounted for. This will ensure that all necessary production and delivery times are calculated accurately. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all components have realistic production and delivery times, as this will affect the accuracy of the calculation. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Backward scheduling is just one of many planning techniques used in Supply Network Planning (SNP). Other techniques include forward scheduling, heuristic planning, and simulation-based planning. Additionally, there are many other SAP modules that can be used to plan production and delivery times, such as Production Planning (PP) and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP).